Confirmed: The CCR for Small Business is Tax Free
Ottawa has confirmed that the CCR for Small Business received by eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) will be tax free for the 2019-20 to 2023-24 fuel charge years, as will the final payment for the 2024-2025 fuel charge year. Draft legislation was released on June 30, 2025 with this announcement; and will be introduced for law making in Parliament this Fall. Some of the more significant details are discussed below.Tax Remittances: Proactivity Key to Due Diligence Defence
Due diligence was a big topic at the Audit Defence Bootcamp this past week, as the burden of proof in establishing a due diligence defence rests with any appellant to a CRA challenge.
Partners Beware: Mandatory Retirement Is Okay
The Supreme Court of Canada recently held that a partnership’s mandatory retirement policy was not arbitrarily discriminative, as a partner is not an employee.
Evelyn Jacks: Rich-Poor Gap? Blame Educated Women
Income inequality is a noted problem in society, and one covered in this blog recently. But it’s one that is complex and requires a closer analysis.
U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?
When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?
When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?
Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.
Capital Losses Not Worthless
Capital losses are important. They can offset capital gains of the year, the prior three years or any future year.
